DEFINITION: The low side pressure is higher than normal and the high side pressure is lower than normal.

Were you sent here from the A/C System Performance Test?

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Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test

After continued operation of the A/C system, do the low and the high side pressures equalize or become static?

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Go to Step 3

Refer to the pressures recorded during the A/C System Performance Test.

Inspect for the following conditions:

Warning: Refer to Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Warning in the Preface section.

Do the listed conditions exist?

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Go to Step 4

Refer to the pressures recorded during the A/C System Performance Test.

Inspect for the following conditions:

Warning: Refer to Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Warning in the Preface section.

Do the listed conditions exist?

Go to Step 5

Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test

The A/C system has a low refrigerant charge.

Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

Is the procedure complete?

Go to Step 6

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1. After you perform the repairs, record the following:

•	The low and the high side pressures

•	Instrument panel (I/P) outlet air temperature

2. Compare the pressures and the temperature to those listed in the A/C Performance Chart. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test.

Are the readings within the specified ranges found on the A/C Performance Chart?

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The A/C compressor is malfunctioning.

Remove the expansion device and inspect for contamination. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement.

Did you find metal flakes on the expansion device?

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Inspect the expansion device for a brown, powdery residue indicating desiccant in the A/C system.

Is a brown, powdery residue present?

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1. Remove the suction and the discharge hoses from the compressor. Refer to Discharge Hose Replacement and Suction Hose Replacement.
2. Inspect for metal flake contamination at the line connections and the compressor ports.

Is metal flake contamination present?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 12

1. Replace the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
2. Replace the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement.
3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 13

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1. Flush the A/C system. Refer to Flushing.
2. Replace the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement.
3. Replace the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
4. Replace the desiccant bag. Refer to Air Conditioning Refrigerant Desiccant Replacement.
5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 13

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1. Replace the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
2. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 13

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

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